Kansas City seems to be building its way to an economic recovery. Take, for instance, Cerner's proposed redevelopment of the property that formerly housed Bannister Mall -- with office buildings that could potentially house 15,000 new jobs.
In the first part of Thursday's Up to Date, we talk with Kansas City Star development reporter Kevin Collison about the spike in residential construction, an IKEA under construction in Merriam, a possible revamp of the historic Savoy Hotel & Grill and other projects in the metro area.